Biography
Leland Wang, whose Chinese name was Wang Zai, lived from 1898 to 1975. Born in Fuzhou, he served as a naval officer before leaving that career for Christian ministry. The biographical account records his wife's role in bringing him to Christian faith in 1920.[1] [2]
He began preaching in Fuzhou and in 1928 founded the Chinese Foreign Missionary Union. Its purpose included evangelism among Chinese communities beyond China. This places his work within the history of Chinese Christians undertaking and organising mission themselves.[1]
His later preaching took him to other parts of Asia and to North America, Europe, and the Middle East. Wheaton College's historical record documents his appearance there in 1938 and identifies the missionary union he founded.[1] [3]
Wang's own testimony presents regular Bible reading as central to his life. His remembered motto, No Bible, No Breakfast, should be read with that firsthand account rather than used to invent details about every day of his routine.[2]
He died in 1975. The date corrects later drafts that give a different endpoint. His legacy includes a Chinese-led missionary organisation and a ministry directed both to diaspora communities and to Christians outside them.[1]
“I am a Chinese by birth and a Christian by rebirth.”
“If we can eat three meals a day, we can read three chapters of the Bible daily.”